2008 GMC Savana vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 857 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 GMC Savana (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 GMC Savana | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Savana | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 62 L |